07/10/1975 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission (2)MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN PARR C0NMITTEE
RAGAN, MINNESOTA
July 10, 1975
A regular meeting of the Eagan Park Committee was held at the City pall. on
July 10, 1975 at 6:30 p.m. Those present were Barbara Schmidt, Vice Chairperson;
Hatteberg, Lundberg, Lundsten, Martin and Coates. Also present were Waciter, Voss,
Hugelen and Hauge.
Upon motion duly made by Lundberg and seconded by Lundsten, it was RESOLVED
that the minutes of the previous meeting of the June 12th meeting be approved as
distributed.
BLACKHAWK HILLS ADDITION PARK. Dave Johnson and Wayne Winsor appeared on
behalf of Associated Families, the owners of a subdivision proposed to be platted
in Blackhawk Hills Addition. They submitted a memo dated July 10, 1975 addressed
to the Park Board concerning a proposed park cited in the minutes of December a,
1969 relating to approval of the preliminary plat of Blackhawk Hills Addition and
future dedication for park purposes. Their suggestion was that the pond area to
the North consisting of about 10 acres, be dedicated and be held in a natural state,
Under the current park ponding policy, slightly less than 12 acres would be require
for dedication. It had been agreed by the owners that the area around Blackhawk
Lake and adjacent to it not to be fenced off according to the understanding ori-
ginally reached at the time of development of the original plat. Park Committee
members suggested that 10 acres be dedicated on the North and further that a
defined ten foot walking trail easement around Blackhawk Lake be dedicated at this
time to fulfill park requirements. There was a question as to the level of the
lake in the future which may affect the trail. Associated Fanilies was requested
to review the issue and return to the August Park Committee meeting.
GABBERT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. Dave Gabbert and Wally Gabbert appeared
informally requesting the Park Committee's opinion as to the possible dedication
of a portion of a pond on the East side of Pilot Knob Road as a part of the
proposed development of 70 acres owned by Robert Tilsen near the Northeast corner
of Pilot Knob Road which would be essentially single family with about 10 acres
of multiple along Cliff Road. The area would be used for ponding and park purposes
with approximately 4.5 acres of ponding and 2.5 acres of peninsula that would be
reached by a 16.5 foot easement owned by Arnold Carlson to the peninsula on the
North line of the property. The Park Board will review what will be developed nom.
the well site to the South and the potential use of the ponding to the North, part
of which pond is privately owned. Upon motion by Lundberg, seconded Coates, all
members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the matter be referred to the
Development Committee for review and report.
1975 PARK IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT. Eldon Hugelen and John Voss appeared together
with Robert Gottsacker, Engineer and submitted plans and specifications for the
proposed 1975 Park Improvement contract. A list of all park improvements including
estimated costs was submitted with a total estimated cost of $141,000 including
architectural and engineering fees. The proposed improvements for Rahn Park will
be reviewed with Bob Rosene and in addition the proposals for Woodhaven Park with
some deletions were suggested with an alternate for play equipment, ten food- fence
for tennis, ag -lime to be spread by Eagan and storm sewer revisions suggested to
be paid by City of Eagan from the storm sewer fund. After detailed review, upon
motion by Lundsten, seconded by Coates, all members voting in favor, it was
RESOLVED that the plans and specifications be recommended for approval to the
City Council to include the provisions noted above and those which will be
submitted to the Council at its next meeting.
LAWCON FUNDS & STATE NATURAL DNR FUNDS. Mr„ John Voss appeared with two
proposals as potential grants from Lawcon and DNR for park improvements including
a two mile trail along the power line easement from Rahn Park to Thomas Lake at
an estimated cost of $52,800 including 507. Lawcon contribution, 257. DNR contribution
and a 25% Eagan contribution, or 50% DNR and 50% Eagan contribution. Thh second
project would include the acquisition of 50 acres in the Northview area from
Ed Dunn at the cost of about $250,000. After review and upon motion by Schmidt,
seconded Lundberg, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED to recommend to
the City Council that preapplications pursuant to both recommendations be made by
the City Planner to the Metro Council and State Planning agency.
URBAN PLANNING STATEMENTS. Two statements from Urban Planning were submitted
and upon motion duly made and seconded, it was RESOLVED that they be ordered paid.
CEDAR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, A detailed report from Cedar Athletic Association
was submitted by President Bob Seurer, Vice President Larry Haugen and Treasurer
Bruce Smith. Included in the recommendations was that the CAA program be turned
over to the City of Eagan, that one full time recreational director be hired for
athletic purposes for the entire city, that maintenance schedules be set up
formally and the activities of the athletic association be taken over by the
Park Committee. The matter was reviewed in detail and it will be reported ou
a later meeting.
RAHN SHELTER BUILDING. The architects for the shelter building had returned
an estimated cost of $46,000 for a building of slightly over 15,000 square feet.
Upon motion by Lundsten, seconded Lundberg, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVER:
that the architect be authorized to proceed with plans and that the authorized
funds to be spent for the building be increased from $40,000 to $46,000 as an
estimated cost for budget purposes.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 12 :30 P.M.
July 10, 1975
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